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Nimzo-Indian Defense: Romanishin Variation
Overview
Nimzo-Indian Defense: Romanishin Variation is a specific line in the Indian Defenses family (ECO E20), arising from a recognised theoretical position.
The Indian Defenses group covers Indian defences — hypermodern lines where Black challenges the centre with pieces rather than pawns.
Play reaches this position via 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 e6 3. Nc3 Bb4 4. g3, after 7 plies of opening development.
The line is a first-level refinement of Nimzo-Indian Defense.
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- ECO code
- E20
- Group
- Indian Defenses (E)
- Plies
- 7
- Parent
- Nimzo-Indian Defense
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Statistics from Lichess
161,958 games · White 49.8% / Draw 6.0% / Black 44.2%
| Moves | Games | W / D / B |
|---|---|---|
| O-O | 51,465 | |
| c5 | 33,776 | |
| d5 | 30,184 | |
| Bxc3+ | 19,184 | |
| Ne4 | 12,536 | |
| b6 | 5,765 | |
| Nc6 | 2,941 | |
| c6 | 2,236 |
Source: Lichess Opening Explorer · cached 2026-09-26 01:43:54
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